Alankara

Super bummed I can’t give 5 stars. I went in on a Thursday to get lash extensions; took a little more than two hours (standard), the lady put the lashes on individually. I loved how they turned out and everything. They looked natural and the length was perfect.
I didn’t shower that way so that the glue could sit and fully dry.
But the next day, I wake up to a couple lashes on my pillow. And from then on, it was a few lashes here and there. By Tuesday morning, I look in the mirror and I’m missing a chunk of lashes.
I was so sad and embarrassed because one eye had lashes, and the other was obviously missing some!
I called and they offered to do a full/​re-​do them, but I opted out and they gave me my money back.
Apparently the girl that did my lashes is no longer there. Maybe I’ll eventually go back to try them out again, but as for now. I’m a bit cautious.

I have been coming here since I was in eighth grade – I am now a senior in high school and I recently came in to have partial highlights and a trim before my senior portraits. I went into a MasterCuts about six weeks ago to receive a quick trim and my hair was butchered. I knew Aveda would be able to fix it. I typically have Fabiola but she was sick on the day I came in, so I was taken care of by Britney. She was very nice, didn’t small-​talk excessively like other stylists, yet was friendly and sincere.
My cut and color turned out great! Aveda is definitely on the pricier side but it’s a guarantee that they will use quality products and do an A+ job. I haven’t had any other services done, but I know I will be coming here before a big event. The owner is incredibly nice and they offer tea and water while you wait.
Keep it up, Aveda Alankara!

This is a great salon. I visted their El Paseo location and got a fantastic hair cut from Sophie. I highly recommend her. Check them out they are next door to Starbucks on El Paseo.

I travel across the country for work and I am always very apprehensive when it’s time to get my hair cut/​colored. I came to Alankara 2 years ago after a friend had her hair done here. She also travels and recommended that I always look for an Aveda Salon.
I saw Michael G. on my first visit and he did my hair even better than my girl at home does it, which is hard to compete with! He is extremely professional. You can tell he absolutely loves his job and takes your concerns very seriously. You WILL walk out with exactly what you asked for.
I went again a few weeks ago, after returning to the area, and once again– Michael and his assistant did a fantastic job. My daughter, who is 12, had been wanting a specific cut and at the last minute, he even squeezed her in for a very complex cut. Which I appreciated very much, We had a great time at the salon and left feeling beautiful! Thank you!

The gentleman at the front desk of my hotel gave me Alankara’s card and recommended them highly. Michelle took on the project with no hesitation. No notice or reservation. She left me looking gorgeous, gave me so haircare tips, recommended some product for my hair type, and basically welcomed a stranger into her town. I had a great visit and will return next time I make it back here. Love them!

I’ve been coming to Alankara for about 4 years now on & off. I always look forward to my appointments there, since the staff and stylists are always welcoming and easy to talk to. I’m devoted to Michelle, who always gets my hair color & cut right. Most recently, she did ombré color on me which turned out very nicely.
Okay, so on my last visit, I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried a facial with Nikki (sp?). I’ve gotten one facial before somewhere else & it was a bad experience, so I wasn’t sure, but OMG, it was amazing. I already have my next one scheduled. It’s an extremely soothing experience, almost like a massage for your face (and she actually did go into massage a little with hands, feet & scalp). And you get to choose the scent that most appeals to you, which I loved. My skin looked great, so I ended up going to the El Paseo experience center a few days later to get the moisturizer the recommended. Can’t wait for my next appointment!

I just had my first hair appt. with Michael. I have chemo hair and it is growing out awful. Kinky, then straight. What a mess! Michael spent soooo much time with me.
Conditioning, straightening, cutting and framing. Unbelievable. I was transformed!
He is truly an artist. I’m not embarrassed anymore. Other staff was excellent too. May
sure all my needs where met. Kind and considerate. I am sooo happy I found Michael.
Can’t Rave about this place enough. Go, you won’t be disappointed.

This salon has hidden charges. I’ve never been charged an additional sum of money to have my hair blown out after a color retouch. I was charged $ 72.00 for the color retouch and an additional $ 52.00 to have my hair dried. This charge is not posted anywhere. It’s not in their brochure or on their website.

Attended a wedding in La Quinta and needed a place to get my hair/​makeup done. I went with Alankara because it’s an Aveda salon and I knew I’d be in good hands. I was so happy with the services I received. Everyone was very friendly. The salon is adorable and located in Old Town La Quinta.
They are pretty expensive. I walked out paying $ 140 for hair and makeup (including lashes). For me though, it was worth it.
If I’m ever in the area for another event, I’ll definitely come back.

It always seem to be a gamble to get one’s hair and makeup done by someone with whom you have not established a client-​stylist relationship. I hit the jackpot, however, with my experience with Sophie C. at Alankara!
In preparation for a formal event, Sophie styled my hair and applied my makeup. She took the time to listen to what I described and to look at the photos I provided. She offered her advice but I never felt like she was pushing me in one direction or the other. Her advice, by the way, was spot-​on!
I was so pleased with how my hair and makeup turned out-​I felt so beautiful! My husband was wowed! It was the best first-​time-​with-​a-​new-​stylist experience I have ever had (I have a lot of them because I move quite a bit). Sophie was awesome and I highly, highly recommend her.
Additionally, everyone with whom I interacted at the salon was so nice. They were customer-​centric and very attentive. This salon is fantastic!
While I do live out of the area, I hope to have a reason to return to Sophie at Alankara!

I went to Alankara about a Month ago to get my roots done and had some low lights added in and I must say I have never been happier with my hair and the over all experience, I grew up here in the Coachella Valley and have tried just about every salon there is and This Place is it for me Adriana Pina was my stylist and my color came out great! the products used did not irritate me at all and I am extremely sensitive to dyes and bleach however here I had no problems, I will stray no more ! If you want to walk out feeling great and loving your hair I suggest you Go to ALANKARA in old town La Quinta ! You will not be let down !

I went here after researching and asking around. I’ve NEVER been sorrier. I’ll start by saying I think there was a scheduling error and nothing was said because my stylist was 15 min late and worked on other clients at the same time as me. I spent a total of FIVE hours there. The color of caramel highlights with brown base is not what I received even though it was what was discussed and it cost a FORTUNE! As in $ 319. I was charged for extra color that wasn’t discussed until after it was on and time to bill. Extra color?!? what IS that and why wasn’t that discussed?

My sister and I were looking for a spot to have shellac applied to our nails. After reviewing Unilocal we chose Alankara. AK’s lower reviews were for cost and not service whereas reviews for other local salons were for poor service so we chose Alankara .We were not disappointed the service was excellent. Cost was less than we pay in NorCal and of great quality. We had Eva and and Rossella as our technicians and highly recommend them both!

High end salon in LaQuinta Old Town. Master stylists. I did not go online beforehand to check out the pricing of services so that was my mistake. Most everything is al a carte. So I was unpleasantly surprised, I was charged for a shampoo and blow dry (48.00) I would expect that service to be included w my «balance» color (95.00) and not leave w wet hair! I travel extensively and my experience w other Aveda salons is shampoo/​blow dry included. The stylist was very good and I did want a master stylist like I always have. Expensive $$$

OMG I loooove this place. The salon very clean and pretty with super friendly staff. I got a haircut and a style by Adriana and she’s wonderful. She seems very knowledgeable about the Aveda products. She wanted to ensure healthy long hair with the different products and services that they have to offer. Through out my service everyone comes by greet me including the owners. She was super sweet. We talked about the places she travels/​going to travel. I love people who’s worldly. I’ll definitely come back sooner than later. If you have super long hair like me, make sure ask for Adriana she gives really fantastic blowout!!!
See you guys soon…

I have been getting my hair cut here for 10 years. Bonnie always does an amazing job and cuts and styles exactly how I want. I am very picky about my bangs but she gets the length just right every time! The salon is beautiful and relaxing and the Aveda products leave my hair smelling great. The owner, Manomi, is a gem and it’s a pleasure to see her whenever I go in. Always a good experience at Alankara!

Janka at Alankara is the best! I found Janka at another Aveda salon and followed her here and I am so glad I did!
First off, on the salon: clean, friendly, great vibe. A true Aveda experience with professional and knowledgeable staff. I love the neck massage with their delicious blue oil and hot towel at the shampoo bowl! Super relaxing!
On Janka — Am I SO glad I found her! I had been going to another (non Aveda) salon for quite a while and got one of the WORST haircuts I’ve EVER had in my life! Luckily I had one of Janka’s cards in my purse and called right away to have her fix (what was left) of my hair! I have naturally brown/​black hair and I try to keep it platinum blond. She took so much time with me that day and did such a fabulous job with what I walked in with! I was very happy with her, but not thrilled with the salon she was at. When I found out she moved to Alankara, I had to try her new salon. I am SO HAPPY! Not only does Janka keep my hair super blond, the way I like, she also is great with my super straight and fine hair that shows everything! It’s very relaxing knowing I can go to Janka and trust her with my hair. I’m hooked!
*A note on the prices — I see a few other people had posted negative reviews about their pricing. Yes, Alankara is not cheap, but you also get what you pay for. For the quality of their products and the amount of time Janka spends on my hair (usually 3 – 4 hours a visit), I feel like it’s worth every penny! And compared to other salons that are of the same quality in the area, they are a bargain!

I’ve been going to Alankara off and on for years and every experience has been exceptional. I have strayed a couple of times to check out other Aveda salons in the area, and I can now make it official; Alankara is the best in this desert. They have a more experienced team of stylists than most salons in the area, and also offer nail and skin care services. Every person at Alankara is not only talented, but also friendly and professional, and they even offer complimentary mini add-​on services, like makeup touch ups and neck massages. It’s a beautiful salon, located in Old Town La Quinta. They carry the complete Aveda product line, and exemplify everything wonderful about the Aveda brand.

Great salon! Great staff! Everyone was very helpful. Tary, Shelby, and Carrie are wonderful.

Great salon. It is an Aveda salon which generally has great products. I went for my usual highlights ad asked to go a bit lighter. I loved the results. It cost around 165 $ without tip though since they had to use more than one application on my hair. I get that it is a higher end salon but I left with wet hair because to blowdry it would be an extra $ 40 ontop of already paying $ 165 for the color service. Normally getting your hair dried after a color comes with… Also you cannot tip with your credit card (adding it on), you can only tip with cash or check which I literally had to leave, find a bank and come all the way back. My color turned out great but overpriced. I have had just as great results at other Aveda salons. That’s the last time I will ever pay a total of $ 175 for a single highlight touch up.